Ganoderma lucidum, called the red reishi or the mushroom of immortality...
Ganoderma, also known as red reishi or immortality mushroom, is a type of mushroom with a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine and believed to prolong lifespan and improve health. Although it is claimed to be effective in the prevention and treatment of many diseases, it is tried to arouse interest especially by alternative medicine practitioners with the claim that it prevents or treats cancer. However, almost all of the data on the benefits of G. lucidum are based on laboratory and animal studies. The small number of clinical studies in humans, however, are of particular value. Using these products with the thought that maybe it will be beneficial without sufficient evidence and knowing their reliability will not go beyond the logic of 'what if'. Moreover, there are patients who are determined to be harmed by these products. At this point; For now, it would be the best approach to avoid the use and encouragement of this product, considering the possible side effects, until the benefits and harms are clearly demonstrated. Let's take a look at the scientific data on this subject together.